Seamans Claims Injuries Safety Glasses

Lipcon, Margulies, Alsina & Winkleman, P.A

June 20, 2017

Seaman’s Claim for Injuries

Plaintiff’s safety glasses continued to fog up while working aboard a vessel as a QMED Electrician. Despite his request, he was not provided with any anti-fog wipes for his glasses. When Plaintiff used a cargo hold exhaust vent to let the wind dry off the glasses’ interior, a piece of metal blew into Plaintiff’s right eye and caused a center corneal scar. As a result, he was unable to hold a career as QMED Electrician or any other seagoing position because his vision in the right eye dropped significantly and he had total night blindness. The parties settled for an undisclosed amount.

Settlement Amounts Confidential*Due to a confidentiality agreement, the name of the plaintiff, the cruise line, and the settlement amount have not been mentioned even though the confidentiality agreements only apply to the amount of the settlement.

My experience with Michael Winkleman and his team started when I failed to find someone in my home country of Australia who could deal with my shipboard accident. I have been thrilled with the service and genuine care of his team.

* Disclaimer required by the Florida Bar: The numbers above are the gross recoveries, before deduction for attorneys fees and expenses. Most cases result in a lower recovery. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result.